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George Shortman

In memory of:

Sapper George Shortman

May 21, 1921

Military Service

Service Number:

180312

Age:

41

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Engineers

Additional Information

Born:

November 29, 1880

Son of Frederick and Sarah Ann Shortman, of New Tredegar, Monmouth, England.

Commemorated on Page 559 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

VANCOUVER (MOUNTAIN VIEW) CEMETERY
British Columbia, Canada

Grave Reference:

45.24.16

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave Marker– Grave of 180312 Sapper George Shortman who served with the Canadian Engneers C.E.F. Born in South Wales on Nov. 29th 1880, he enlisted with the 88th Battn C.E.F. (Replacement) at Victoria BC on Nov. 7th 1915 listing his occupation as "Miner" George died at Vancouver BC on May 21st 1921 at the age of 40. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Grave of 180312 Sapper George Shortman who served with the Canadian Engneers C.E.F. Born in South Wales on Nov. 29th 1880, he enlisted with the 88th Battn C.E.F. (Replacement) at Victoria BC on Nov. 7th 1915 listing his occupation as "Miner" George died at Vancouver BC on May 21st 1921 at the age of 40. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.
  • Cross of Sacrifice– Memorial Cross in the section where 180312 Sapper George Shortman was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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    Cross of Sacrifice
    Cross of Sacrifice – Memorial Cross in the section where 180312 Sapper George Shortman was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.
  • Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery– Cemetery view of the section where 180312 Sapper George Shortman was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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    Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery
    Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery – Cemetery view of the section where 180312 Sapper George Shortman was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.

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